Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Deco WM9000

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 11identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco WM9000 (5000 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco WM9000 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2 vs 1). The TP-Link Deco WM9000 has 3 V more AC adapter output voltage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (12 V vs 9 V). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link Deco WM9000. Security algorithms: WPA3, WPA2 on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 on the TP-Link Deco WM9000.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Deco WM9000:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5000 Mbit/s
    • Deco WM9000:3000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3, WPA2
    • Deco WM9000:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • Deco WM9000:2
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:9 V
    • Deco WM9000:12 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3 A
    • Deco WM9000:2 A
  • Number of products included
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)
    • Deco WM9000:3 pc(s)

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Comparison of LN1603-KE, Deco WM9000
64 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsPower, StatusPower, Status
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Reset buttonYesYes
Product typeKnown for oneMesh systemUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageKnown for one200 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs5000 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source574 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationNot supportedNot supported
Featuresidentical
Processor cores44
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI
BeamFormingYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 9.0
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Band steeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 A
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers9 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A2 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Indoor unit widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 cm
Indoor unit depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 cm
Indoor unit heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 cm
Outdoor unit widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 cm
Outdoor unit depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.1 cm
Outdoor unit heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.6 cm
WidthKnown for one139 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one80.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one986 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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